Geography — Set 15
Rajasthan GK · भूगोल · Questions 141–150 of 160
What is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range located in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. Guru Shikhar
Guru Shikhar, located on Mount Abu in the Sirohi district, is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range at an elevation of 1,722 metres (5,650 feet) above sea level. It is also the highest point in Rajasthan. The peak is named after Guru Dattatreya and houses a temple dedicated to him, making it a significant religious and geographic landmark.
The Chambal River originates from which hill range in Madhya Pradesh and flows through Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: A. Vindhya Range (Janapav Hills)
The Chambal River originates from the Janapav Hills (Vindhya Range) in Madhya Pradesh near Mhow and flows northward through Rajasthan before joining the Yamuna. It is the only perennial river in Rajasthan that flows throughout the year. The Chambal flows through the Hadoti region and forms the famous Chambal ravines (badlands) before creating the Rajasthan-Madhya Pradesh border.
The Banas River is a major tributary of which river system in Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. Chambal
The Banas River is the longest river entirely within Rajasthan and is a major tributary of the Chambal River. It originates near Kumbhalgarh in the Aravalli hills and flows eastward before joining the Chambal near Rameshwar in Sawai Madhopur district. The Banas basin covers a significant portion of central Rajasthan and its waters are critical for agriculture in the Mewar region.
The Luni River in Rajasthan is notable because it:
Correct Answer: B. Is the only river that flows into the Rann of Kutch
The Luni River is notable because it is the only significant river of Rajasthan that flows westward into the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, draining into the Arabian Sea basin. It originates near Pushkar in the Aravalli hills and flows through the Marwar region. The river has saline water in its lower course, which is why it is called Luni (from Sanskrit lavan, meaning salt).
The Sabarmati River, which flows through Ahmedabad in Gujarat, originates from which part of Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B. Udaipur district Aravalli hills (Dhebar area)
The Sabarmati River originates from the Aravalli hills in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan, near the Dhebar (Jaisamand) Lake area. It then flows southward into Gujarat, passing through the cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhi Nagar before emptying into the Gulf of Khambhat. Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad is located on its banks.
The Sambhar Salt Lake in Rajasthan is India's largest inland salt lake. In which district is it located?
Correct Answer: A. Jaipur and Nagaur
Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in the Sambhar Tehsil of Jaipur district and also extends into Nagaur district, making it a trans-district lake. It is India's largest inland salt lake and one of the most important sources of salt in the country. The lake is a designated Ramsar Wetland site and is an important wintering ground for flamingoes and other migratory birds.
The Pachpadra salt lake in Rajasthan is located in which district?
Correct Answer: B. Barmer
Pachpadra Salt Lake is located in Barmer district of western Rajasthan. The salt produced at Pachpadra is traditionally considered among the purest in India. The Kharies (Kharwal community) have been extracting salt using traditional methods at Pachpadra for centuries. The lake also has historical and cultural significance for the local communities of western Rajasthan.
The Didwana Salt Lake in Rajasthan is located in which district?
Correct Answer: A. Nagaur
Didwana Salt Lake is located in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. It is one of several saline lakes in the inland drainage system of Rajasthan. The lake produces sodium sulphate (mirabilite) and sodium chloride (table salt). Along with Sambhar, Pachpadra, and Lunkaransar, Didwana is one of the important salt-producing lakes of Rajasthan.
Rajasthan shares its border with how many states of India?
Correct Answer: C. 5 states
Rajasthan shares its borders with five Indian states: Punjab (northwest), Haryana (north), Uttar Pradesh (northeast), Madhya Pradesh (east and southeast), and Gujarat (south). In addition, Rajasthan shares an international border with Pakistan in the west and northwest. With a total boundary of about 5,920 km, Rajasthan has the longest state boundary in India.
The Aravalli Range divides Rajasthan into which two distinct geographical regions?
Correct Answer: B. Northwestern desert and southeastern fertile plains
The Aravalli Range acts as a major watershed dividing Rajasthan into the northwestern Thar Desert region (arid and semi-arid) and the southeastern fertile plains and plateau region. The Aravallis also act as a climatic divide, blocking moisture from the Arabian Sea from reaching the northwest. The southeastern region has better rainfall and more agricultural productivity compared to the northwestern desert.